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Design-Manufacturing Gap Hinders Local Product Growth
The article highlights a gap between design and manufacturing in the development of local products in Saudi Arabia. It points out that products are often selected after design decisions have been made, rather than involving manufacturers from the early stages of the project. Experts explain that integrating local factories into the early design process can enhance the production of new products and transform projects from mere consumers of solutions into sources of developing products with a local identity. They also emphasize that the local market has improved its manufacturing capabilities through the use of local materials such as Riyadh stone and granite. However, the main reason for the problem lies in how these capabilities are integrated into the design and implementation cycle. The article stresses that local content should be part of the design process from the beginning, and that an economic evaluation of products should consider the full lifecycle. This approach can make local products more efficient in the long run, despite higher initial purchase costs. Additionally, it underscores the importance of building expertise and professional references within Saudi companies so that they become capable of developing solutions and products that are competitive both locally and internationally. This path starts from design and culminates in a Saudi-made product that can be replicated and expanded.
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